Katie Wood is an award-winning travel journalist and former head of The Sunday Times Scotland Travel Desk, writing news and features for discerning Scottish travellers and international audiences.
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Rob Roy country in cabin comfort
The Sunday Times
A feature on the Trossachs that highlights the region’s scenery, heritage, and appeal as a comfortable cabin-based escape near Scotland’s central cities. Subscriber access may be required.
Cosmopolitan Canada
The Sunday Times
A travel piece exploring Canada through a cultural lens, drawing parallels and contrasts that make the destination feel both familiar and distinct. Subscriber access may be required.
Eriska: your private island
The Sunday Times
A feature centered on Eriska and Argyll, mixing dramatic scenery with the appeal of a secluded island stay. Subscriber access may be required.
News of free upgrades, savings, and low-cost deals
The Sunday Times
A value-focused travel news roundup highlighting airline developments, savings, and practical travel deals. Subscriber access may be required.
For the sports-Med
The Sunday Times
A look at La Manga Club in Spain, highlighting why this large resort remains one of Europe’s strongest destinations for sports, training and family holidays.
What’s new in Scottish travel
The Sunday Times
A Scottish travel news column reporting new routes and developments, including direct links from Edinburgh to key long-haul destinations.
Colombian gold rush
The Sunday Times
An article on expanding air links from Scotland and what they mean for reaching far-flung destinations such as Colombia more easily.
Beauty in its blood
The Sunday Times
A city-break piece on Bucharest, explaining how Romania’s capital has evolved from a quick stopover into a destination worth a dedicated weekend trip.
Cruise for the love of Monet
The Sunday Times
A river-cruise feature in France reflecting on multiple cruises and the pleasure of exploring Monet country and other highlights from the water.
How to spend the ultimate week in Nova Scotia
The Sunday Times
A one-week itinerary through Nova Scotia, showcasing coastal scenery, local culture and the best ways to tour the Canadian Maritimes from the UK.
All aboard on a trip fit for a queen
The Sunday Times
A Hebridean cruise feature that includes the Hebridean Princess and its royal connections, presenting a premium Scottish island-hopping experience.
Scottish travel news: this week’s headlines
The Sunday Times
A weekly Scottish travel news column covering new flights, Orlando theme-park updates and other headline developments for Scottish travellers.
Dark skies and D&G highlights
The Sunday Times
A feature on Dumfries and Galloway focusing on its dark-sky credentials, landscapes and under-the-radar attractions in southwest Scotland.